Your Drawing Journey Mapped Out
Follow a structured progression that gradually builds your artistic foundation. Our curriculum guides you from basic line work to confident artistic expression using proven teaching methods.
Learning Modules Breakdown
Each module builds on what you’ve previously learned while introducing new ideas. You’ll spend about three weeks on each module, allowing time for practice and skill absorption.
Foundational Lines & Basic Shapes
We begin by gaining control over your pencil. You’ll learn how different grips influence line quality and practice creating consistent strokes. Basic geometric forms become your building blocks.
- Line Weight Control
- Geometric Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Grasping Light & Shadow
Light makes objects appear three-dimensional on flat paper. You’ll study how light behaves and practice creating convincing shadows using various shading techniques.
- Value Scales
- Cast Shadows
- Form Shadows
- Reflected Light
Perspective Fundamentals
Objects appear smaller as they move away from us. This module covers one-point and two-point perspective, helping you draw believable spaces and objects.
- Horizon Lines
- Vanishing Points
- Foreshortening
- Spatial Relationships
Proportional Drawing
Getting proportions right makes drawings look believable. You’ll learn measurement techniques and practice seeing relationships between different parts of your subject.
- Comparative Measurement
- Negative Space
- Grid Methods
- Visual Triangulation
How We Track Your Progress
Assessments aren’t about grades – they’re about understanding your current level and where you’re heading. We use multiple methods to help you see your development and identify areas for targeted practice.
Portfolio Feedback Sessions
Every four weeks, we sit down together and review your recent work. These conversations help identify patterns in your development and highlight breakthrough moments you might have missed.
Hands-on Skill Assessments
Short, focused exercises that let you demonstrate specific techniques. Think of them as friendly challenges – can you create smooth gradations? Draw a cube in perspective? These help us both see your technical progress.
Peer Review Discussions
Sometimes other students notice things instructors miss. These structured group discussions teach you to analyze artwork constructively while receiving fresh perspectives on your own work.
Personal Reflection Assignments
You’ll document your artistic journey through written reflections and comparison studies. This metacognitive approach helps you become aware of your own learning process and artistic choices.